Posted by The G on January 19, 2011 under GNN | Comments are off for this article

Photo of Janis Joplin’s CDs by G.

Janis Joplin

Happy birthday to one of my favorite all time singers, Janis Joplin. Janis died at age 27 from a heroin overdose in 1970. I love Janis’ music so much and it’s hard to pick a favorite album to recommend if you are discovering her gift for the first time. All of her albums are essential. What you’ll hear is a woman whose soul was on fire while she sang. I’ve rarely heard the rawness or intensity that exists on every Janis Joplin song. Happy birthday Pearl. We miss you!